Procurement at Local Government Level – Issues and Controversies by Marija Kaštelan Mrak, Nenad Vretenar, Jelena Jardas Antonić

“…Local government, as administrative units, performs a broad range of services that require to establish relations with outside partners, including those belonging to the private sector. Public procurement, due to the size of the involved financial flows, is government activity especially exposed to inefficiencies, corruption and dishonesty. …”
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African women and young people as agriculture service providers—business models, benefits, gaps and opportunities by Mariam Kadzamira, Florence Chege, Chubashini Suntharalingam, Mary Bundi, Linda Likoko, Deogratius Magero, Dannie Romney, Monica Kansiime, Joseph Mulema

“…Challenges however abound due to various factors, hence for sustainability there is need for multi-sectoral inter-institutional collaboration that pulls in funding and which makes a case for private sector buy-in. Future research should focus on increasing the evidence base to understand if successes with inclusion of women and young people in agricultural service provision has an influence on emerging agricultural policy. …”
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Internationalization of Higher Education in Russia: in Search for Development by E. V. Nikitenko

“…Important conditions for the successful development of internationalization are: a differentiated approach to universities in the implementation of internationalization strategies, the relative autonomy of the university, the elimination of the gap between the goals of internationalization and state mechanisms aimed at their implementation, as well as the conditions for developing internal internationalization, the interested joint activity of all subjects of the scientific and educational process and the private sector of the economy, the elimination of the gap among the developed mechanisms for increasing the competitiveness of the university through the commercialization of projects and the underdevelopment of public private partnership (PPP) forms in the higher education system, improving approaches to organizing the scientific and educational activities of the university.…”
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INFLUENCING FACTORS OF E-GOVERNMENT SERVICES ADOPTION IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA by Edin Osmanbegović, Zijad Lugavić

“…One side represents government with their view of e-government implementation, and at another side are citizens’, NGO’s and private sector as users of e-government services with their needs and views of e-government services. …”
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The Impact of Credit Policy Environment on Agricultural Output in Nigeria by Ini-mfon Vincent Patrick, Veronica Sebastin Nkanta, Edet Jouhua Udoh, Sunday Brownson Akpan

“…Conversely, the long-run agricultural growth exhibited a negative relationship with the domestic credit to the private sector and lending interest rate. This finding underscores the importance of boosting commercial bank loans to the agricultural sector and increasing credit volume from the Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme Fund. …”
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Public management of smart cities: European experience by S. A. Zakharova

“…The third group of publications deals with critical aspects of the development of smart governance in practice and the resulting consequences, in particular, the reassessment of the ability of the private sector to develop and implement intelligent technologies, the predominance of a technocratic approach to decision-making, the inability to ensure impartiality and objectivity, the lack of the ability to analyse urban data, cloud computing on digital platforms to stimulate production in a collaborative environment. …”
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Buzzing Guardians Buzzing Guardians: Protecting Pollinators in Agricultural Landscapes by Hunasikote Shamappa Venu, Amala Udayakumar, A.N. Shylesha, Timalapur M. Shivalingaswamy

“…Public awareness and collaborative efforts among governments, NGOs, and the private sector are crucial for the successful implementation and adaptation of these conservation strategies. …”
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Planning strategy for Tukad Bindu destination as a tourist Attraction in Denpasar city by I Wayan Agus Ananda Putra, Francisca Titing Koerniawaty, I Made Darsana

“…Meanwhile, the W-T (Weaknesses-Threats) strategy emphasizes cooperation with the government and the private sector to increase tourism promotion, develop cultural agricultural attractions, and maintain the sustainability of the program in the future. …”
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The role of digital health in pandemic preparedness and response: securing global health? by Chisom Ogochukwu Ezenwaji, Esther Ugo Alum, Okechukwu Paul-Chima Ugwu

“…Integration requires extensive research and collaboration between governments and the private sector. Conclusion The COVID-19 outbreak demonstrated the importance of digital technology in outbreak management, patient care, communication, and data sharing. …”
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Talent Management in the Public Sector by Tatjana Kozjek, Valentina Franca

“… Over the past decade, researchers and human-resource managers, par­ticularly in larger private sector organisations, have shown an increased interest in talent management, while this issue has been overlooked in the public sector. …”
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Interchangeable drugs in Peru. A review study by Ericson Félix Castillo Saavedra, Franklin Jhony Julián Méndez, Verónica Yamilet Coronel Vega, Cecilia Elizabeth Reyes Alfaro, Rosa María Salas Sánchez

“…It is concluded that, the interchangeability of medicines in the Peruvian state is still in process, and that, through strategic alliances with the private sector, a greater number of pharmaceutical alternatives could be had in the patient's recovery.…”
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Financial Literacy, Cash Management and Business Growth in Kampala City Council Authority, Uganda by Eton, Marus, Miria Nyangoma, Fabian, Mwosi, Benard, Patrick Ogwel, Barige Godfrey

“…The study recommended that the Private Sector Uganda, Uganda Manufacturers’ Association, Uganda Chamber of Commerce; and other trade organizations should include training business men and women around the country on sound financial management. …”
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Community management and sustainability of Gravity water flow scheme in Uganda, A Case of Rubanda District. by David, Otika, Fabian, Mwosi, Eton, Marus, Benard, Patrick Ogwel, Godfrey, Barigye

“…Government, NGOs and private sector should train communities in fundraising, proposal writing so as to attract external funding for supporting sustainability of water facilities.…”
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Greening the Economy in Afghanistan – Role of the Critical Mineral Mining Industry by Rinat Tantashev, Bahtiyor Eshchanov

“…In conclusion, Afghanistan’s transition to a green economy is viable and beneficial, requiring sustained efforts from the government, international partners, and the private sector. Strategic investments and cooperation can unlock the full potential of Afghanistan’s green economy, contributing to sustainable development and environmental protection.…”
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Factors Influencing Adoption of IoT and Its Impact on CRM in Banks: Examining the Moderating Role of Gender, Age, and Bank Ownership Type by Parul Bajaj, Imran Anwar, Ali Thabit Yahya, Imran Saleem

“…A cross-sectional, non-probability-based survey was conducted from 467 bank customers of three public and three private sector banks in Aligarh city of India. Two CFA models were run to ensure reliability, validity, and model fit. …”
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Explanation the Functional principals of Spatial Governance in trans structure framework methodology by Ehsan Lashgari Tafreshi, َabbas Ahmadi

“…Therefore, governance is beyond the government and includes the private sector and civil society with the approach of market economy and participatory democracy. …”
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Knowledge of Latin American Obstetricians and Gynecologists regarding Heavy Menstrual Bleeding by Luis Bahamondes, Victor Marin, Silvia Ciarmatori, Agnaldo L. Silva-Filho, Juan Manuel Acuña, Maria Y. Makuch

“…Female OBGYNs and those who worked in the private sector were more prone to report a higher possibility of improvement of HMB with a COC that contained estradiol valerate and dienogest or with a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system. …”
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A comparative analysis of the level of out-of-pocket healthcare expenditure in urban and rural communities in Edo state Nigeria by Momoh JA, Mathew M, Momoh R.O, Luka-Lawal RK, Gadzama DA5, Daniel H, Prof. Abah SO, Prof. Uzochukwu

“…To address this issue, there is a critical need for the Edo state government and private sector to prioritize the enhancement of existing healthcare insurance schemes, particularly in rural regions, by expanding coverage and accessibility. …”
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Integrated solid waste management in megacities by M.A. Abdoli, M. Rezaee, H. Hasanian

“…Based on the results obtained in this analysis, the main suggestions for future integrated solid waste management of Isfahan are as i) promoting financial sustainability by taking the solid waste fee and reducing the expenses through the promoting source collection of recyclable materials, ii) improving compost quality and also marketing the compost products simultaneously, iii) promoting the private sector involvements throughout the municipal solid waste management system.…”
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Counterweight cities in South America as an answer to unitarian centralism: Santa Cruz, Guayaquil and Concepcion by Esteban Valenzuela-Van Treek, Claudia Vaca

“…Guayaquil in Ecuador and Santa Cruz de la Sierra in Bolivia have benefited from strong ties between the public and the private sector, the presence of a robust locally-based political party and solid inter-regional alliances. …”
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